I try to review as many of the new technologies as I can in these monthly articles. Dentists are constantly bombarded with fliers, salesmen and periodicals that show off these technologies. It is up to the dentist to sift through the hype and understand the true benefits for his patients. This month, I would like […]

Over the last two months, I discussed how new technology, new techniques and new materials constantly challenge the dental profession. Sorting these out and selecting the best is a consistent endeavor for any quality dentist. I discussed the advantages and disadvantages that lasers and digital X-rays have brought to the dental profession. This month, I […]

Tremendous changes are taking place in dentistry. It has become one of the most appealing professions to young college graduates. Dental school GPAs have surpassed medical school GPAs for the first time ever. Applications have quadrupled from 10 years ago. Why the big change? Patients are now going to the dentist and instead of asking […]

Without a doubt, the most frequently asked questions in a dental office concern tooth whitening. Patients want to look their best, but with the tremendous amounts of advertising that bombards them, they turn to us for answers. How does it work? All tooth-whitening procedures accomplish one thing: they penetrate the enamel with oxygen. The oxygen […]

Tremendous changes are taking place in dentistry. It has become one of the most appealing professions to young college graduates. Dental school GPAs have surpassed medical school GPAs for the first time ever. Applications have quadrupled from 10 years ago. Why the big change? Patients are now going to the dentist and instead of asking […]